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Podcast Episode - The False Wealth Syndrome
Suze starts this podcast with a recap of what happened in the stock market last week. Then, we get a lesson on why it’s so important to stay the course with our investments.
Podcast Episode- Best Of: Live From The Apollo Theater
On March 16, 2019, Suze appeared at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, as part of the Women of The World Festival. In this podcast, you will hear a condensed version of Suze’s talk.
Podcast Episode - Best Of: Pride
Pride. In the wrong setting, too much pride can ruin us. In this podcast, Suze shares three stories about how pride lead to severe financial set-backs for people in her life.
Yes, There Will be a Recession. Here’s How to Prepare.
It’s been more than a decade since the U.S. economy fell into a recession. That’s a long time ago. But I know for many of you, far from forgotten, as the Great Recession that lasted from late 2007 to
Give Yourself Credit
In this episode of Women & Money, Suze gives you everything you need to know about credit cards.
Don’t Rely on New UltraFICO to Help You
Starting next year, there will be a new FICO credit score that you can opt into. UltraFICO, will take a look at your bank accounts to see your balances, and if you have a good track record of avoi
Rule #1 of debt management: Honor your obligations
I am all about helping people get out of financial trouble. I am always humbled when someone lays bare their financial struggle and asks for my advice.
Protecting your financial life is now free. Don’t pass up this offer.
One of the best ways to protect yourself from identify thieves is now free of charge. Beginning in late September, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion began offering consumers the ability to place an
Email Scams are Rising. Do you Know how to Protect Yourself?
I hope that after the news of the Equifax data breach, you’re being extra smart about taking steps to monitor your credit reports. You can always get one free credit report a year from each of the three credit bureaus at annualcreditreports.com.
How to Deal with a Rate Increase on Your Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
Many of you are asking me what to do when you receive a rate increase on your long-term care insurance policy. You know my advice for years has been to not buy long-term care insurance unless you can afford a 50% rate increase in your lifetime. I never thought I would be discussing a 126% rate increase which is how much some Federal LTC Insurance Program (FLTCIP) policyholders are facing, with an average of 83%. The Federal program policyholders have to make a decision by September 30th so that’s why I’m writing this blog now.
3 Rules for Doling Out Allowances
Parents, we have a problem. So many of you make a mess out of allowances. You reward the wrong thing, and totally miss out on the big picture: beginning to teach your child about the value of money. Here are my 3 Suze-Approved Rules for Allowances:
What You Need To Know About New Alternative FICO Score
For years I have pointed out how ridiculous it is that people who don’t have credit cards, but responsibly pay-as-they-go with debit cards and cash, are put at a severe disadvantage in our financial system.
The Best Moves to Boost Your Credit Score
Having a good credit score isn’t good enough. To land the best loan deals and qualify for the best credit card offers you need to have a seriously great FICO credit score of at least 740. Here’s how to improve your FICO score.
The good thing about bankruptcy
Bankruptcy rates spiked during the 2008 recession and many were pretty judgmental toward the millions who couldn't afford to pay their bills. But Suze Orman says bankruptcy is the better option over burying your head in the sand. "When somebody really doesn't have money to pay their bills then they should claim bankruptcy and face it right on and start all over again," says Orman.
Beware of new tricks of the trade to get your money
It is becoming easier to get a loan these days and that's not necessarily a good thing. "I'm telling you things have gone bizarre again, at the exact time they shouldn't be going bizarre. So, you need to stay very strict with yourself," warns Suze Orman.
The “Influentials” Who Help Us Save Money
On Wall Street, in Washington and beyond, these folks have a huge impact on our daily lives and futures.
New Exhibition Explores Our Love and Hate of Money
U.S. financial guru Suze Orman has teamed with the producer of the popular Body Worlds exhibits for a new traveling show to look at how we relate to and understand money.
